Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

(8-10 servings)

Ingredients:

½ lb. Smoked Ham Shank

1 lb. Dry Red Beans

½ lb. Andouille Sausage, chopped

3 stalks Celery, chopped

1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped

1 large Green Bell Pepper, chopped

1 tbsp. Chili Powder

2 tsp. Kosher Salt

1 tsp. Ground Cumin

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 to 2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper, to taste

½ tsp. Onion Powder

½ tsp. Paprika

½ tsp. Brown Sugar

4 cups Chicken Stock

8 cups Cooked White Rice

4 Green Onions, chopped

Directions:

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, add all the ingredients from ham shank to brown sugar.  Next add the chicken stock and stir to combine.  Put the lid on and cook on high for 5 to 7 hours, or until beans are tender.  Remove ham shank and shred any meat off it.  Put the meat in the slow cooker and discard the bone.  Mix to combine everything and serve over the white rice in bowls.  Then garnish with the green onions,

Notes:              You will lose some flavor, but if you don’t find a ham shank try smoked ham from the deli.  Have them slice it about a half-inch thick.  Then chopped it to the size you desire.

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